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Announcing the 2025 Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition Award Winners

The City Hall Galleries in Boston are hosting the Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition, featuring works by local emerging artists, free to visit through January 30, 2026. Six artists have been awarded cash prizes, including Miguel Caba (Best in Show, $3,000), Pam Goncalves (50+, $2,000), Ava Chapman (New Voice, $2,000), and Juror's Choice winners Yanna Marie Orcel and Marisa McCarthy ($500 each). The exhibition is inspired by Boston philanthropist Fay Chandler, who began her artistic journey later in life, and is supported by her family.

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‘A passion project’ – Local artist gives voice to Vietnam veterans with powerful exhibit

Somerset artist Brian Fox has created a powerful exhibit titled “In the Valley of the Shadow,” now on display at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, Massachusetts, through December 27th. The paintings depict the harrowing experiences of Vietnam War veterans, with Fox spending hours consulting veterans like Wayne Smith, a former combat medic, and David Jennings of the 1st Marine Division to ensure historical and emotional accuracy. The project began with a single war-themed painting and has grown into a full exhibition that Fox plans to expand by one or two paintings each year.

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Inkfish Gallery to open ‘Creatures of the Deep’ exhibition featuring marine inspired art on Saturday, Dec. 20

Inkfish Gallery in Des Moines will open a new exhibition titled “Creatures of the Deep” on Saturday, Dec. 20, featuring marine-inspired works by local artists George C. Scott and Fred Andrews. The opening reception runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at the gallery, located at 22220 7th Avenue South, and is free to the public. The exhibition includes glass art, paintings, photographs, collages, and sculptures, with live jazz guitar by Ron Peters.

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Arts Open – an exhibition growing with every year

The 2025 Arts Open by Guernsey Arts has opened at the George Crossan Gallery in St Peter Port, featuring over 130 artworks from 132 artists. The exhibition includes a wide range of media from oils and acrylics to embroidery and crochet, and drew a large crowd at its private preview event, with queues stretching through the Market Buildings. Organizers Louise Le Pelley and Jared Fox highlighted the inclusive, no-judgment submission process that welcomes both professional artists and first-time exhibitors.

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First Fridays gallery openings for Red Deer

Red Deer's First Fridays gallery openings for December 2025 feature multiple exhibitions across the city. The Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library present “The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings” by John Bladek at Kiwanis Gallery (Dec. 2–Feb. 8, 2026), showcasing abstract interpretations of iconic Canadian scenes. The Red Deer Arts Council Community Gallery hosts the Mini Masters Year-End Fundraiser pop-up (Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 2026), selling small artworks to support local arts. At the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG), Tim Smith's photography exhibition “In the world, but not of it. Hutterite” (Dec. 6–March 7, 2026) documents Hutterite communal life, while Bailey Horton's “UNHAMPERED” (Dec. 5–March 15, 2026) addresses food security through collaborative art. Curiosity Art & Framing presents “Winter's Gift” featuring works by Brenda Garrett, Larry Reese, and others.

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Contemporary art exhibition opens at The Nico Ditch in Ashton

A new contemporary art exhibition titled 'Beyond the Frame' has opened at The Nico Ditch in Ashton-under-Lyne, featuring 13 artists from the local area, the UK, and overseas. The show includes works in painting, textiles, video, and found objects, with themes such as conflict, community, nature, and personal resilience. Around 60 people attended the opening event, and the exhibition runs until February 1 during the venue's regular hours.

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Yvette Mayorga & MASS Gallery Announce Open Call for Austin Artists

Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist Yvette Mayorga, in collaboration with Austin’s nonprofit MASS Gallery, has announced an open call for artists living in the Greater Austin area to submit existing works for an exhibition titled *Lost and Found*, scheduled for January 17 through February 14, 2026, at MASS Gallery. The open call is part of the community engagement phase of Mayorga’s major public art project for the new concourse at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), set to open in 2030. Her project draws on her ancestral ties to the Bracero Program, exploring the emotional resonance of personal objects carried across borders and generations. The exhibition aims to give visibility to local artists while building community around themes of migration, ecology, and the flora and fauna of Texas and Mexico.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 27, 2025 visibility 10 link 3 artists

New exhibition lets ‘cheeky dogs’ run wild in the gallery

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery in Queensland is closing out 2025 with three new exhibitions by local artists, opening November 28. The shows include a solo exhibition by Alywarr artist Dion Beasley, titled "Six Dogs," featuring his playful drawings of camp dogs inspired by his hometown of Tennant Creek and his children's books. Also on view are Brisbane-based Tyza Hart's "Appearing," a decade-spanning installation of ceramics and self-portraits, and the collaborative project "Weeds to Paper" led by papermaker Zela Bissett, which transforms invasive plants into handmade paper artworks in partnership with Butchulla Traditional Custodians.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 25, 2025 visibility 11 link 4 artists

The Heseltine Gallery showcases regional artists

The Heseltine Open Exhibition 2025 is currently on view at the Heseltine Gallery in Middleton Cheney, UK, through December 14. Featuring over 60 adult artists and a record 17 youth entries, the show includes paintings, drawings, prints, pottery, glasswork, textiles, photography, and mixed media. Awards were presented by John Childs, Chief Art Examiner for OCR and gallery founder, and Tom Christy, Head of Art and Design at Chenderit School. Commended artists include ceramicists Julia Taylor and Sue Clayton, glass artist Jill Tilsbury, wire sculptor Linda Johns, and several painters and photographers. Two young artists, Lottie Clarke and Annika Dowden, received the Brian Goodey memorial prize.

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Artists transform 12 Miami Beach hotels for ‘No Vacancy’

Miami Beach's city government runs 'No Vacancy,' an annual art exhibition that transforms around a dozen hotels and resorts across the city. Now in its fourth year, the program selects local and Miami-rooted artists—including Amanda Linares, Lee Pivnik, Pepe Mar, and Edison Peñafel—through a competitive open call to create site-specific works in public areas of participating properties such as Casa Faena, Miami Beach EDITION, and The Betsy Hotel. The exhibition has been extended from two weeks to four weeks this year, and visitors can explore the works via a self-guided tour, with over 200 artists submitting for the current edition.

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Delta artists show unique flair

The Art Guild of the Delta Annual Showcase 2025 opened on November 13 at Los Medanos College's Library gallery, featuring works by local Delta-area artists. Curator Sarah Lee introduced the event, where artists including Marsha Mees, Rosalinda Grejsen, Rick Haley, Julee Richardson, Susan State, Carol Ligon, and Kathy Emerick presented and discussed their pieces, ranging from clay sculptures and mixed-media works to photography and jewelry. Highlights included Mees's Kintsugi-inspired mixed-media pieces, Richardson's Steampunk dolls and a ceramic commentary on gun violence, and Haley's serendipitous beach photograph.

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article local schedule Nov 21, 2025 visibility 8 link 3 artists

We've brought a new fine art gallery to Sunderland city centre to celebrate local creativity

A collective of 26 local artists has opened a new fine art gallery called Twenty-Four North East in Sunderland city centre, transforming the former Sweet Home Alabama shop on Fawcett Street. The gallery launched with a busy opening night attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland, featuring works ranging from screw art by Darren Timby to SAFC fan scenes by Chris Cummings and pieces by Dr Ron Lawson, creator of the Molly sculpture. The gallery operates Tuesday to Saturday, selling original fine art from £90, prints, and cards, and plans to host workshops.

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New Ferndale Gallery Opens Its Doors as a Hub for LGBTQ+ Creativity

The Tacon-Heaslip Gallery, a new 4,100-square-foot space at 22100 Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, Michigan, opened its doors on November 15 with a crowded grand opening. Founded by queer artist Jarrad Tacon-Heaslip, the gallery previously operated from a small studio on Hilton. Tacon-Heaslip intends the larger venue to serve as a visible, supportive hub for the LGBTQ+ community, with plans for Pride Month programming, artist collaborations, and community-centered initiatives. The gallery currently features Tacon-Heaslip's bold abstract expressionist works, which involve meticulous taping and layering processes, and aims to uplift a broader roster of artists.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 20, 2025 visibility 9 link 6 artists

Richmond Artists Unite for ‘Fall of Freedom’ at Antennae Gallery

Richmond artists have come together for a group exhibition titled 'Fall of Freedom' at Antennae Gallery. The show features works by multiple local artists responding to themes of political and social change, reflecting on the concept of freedom in contemporary America. The exhibition is organized as a collective response to current events, with participating artists contributing paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works that explore loss, resistance, and resilience.

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Artists to showcase work at exhibition in Lichfield

Artists from Market Street Artists will hold their winter exhibition at Mary Griffin Arts in Lichfield from 14th to 22nd November. The show features paintings and drawings in oils, acrylics, watercolours, pastels, and ink, created by students of artist Mary Griffin RBSA. The exhibition runs daily from 10:30am to 4pm, transforming the studio into a colorful space with affordable original art for sale.

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'Blind Sight': Local artist to present show at Equinox Village

The Gallery at Equinox Village in Manchester, Vermont, will host an exhibition titled "Blind Sight" by local resident and artist Jane Johnson. The opening reception on November 20 will feature live music by Mark LaChac, appetizers, and refreshments, and the show runs through January 6. Johnson, who became legally blind in October 2024, presents a whimsical collection including "Vermont Impressions" paintings, pierced portraits, and floral arrangements, inspired by her journey before and after losing her sight.

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Wilton Library Presents Art Exhibition Featuring Annual Show of Works by Weir Farm Artist Collective

Wilton Library in Connecticut will host "Weir Inspired: The Annual Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective" from November 7 to December 31, featuring works by over 30 local artists. The opening reception on November 7 is free and open to the public, with a majority of works available for purchase and a portion of proceeds benefiting the library.

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New Overland Park art gallery marks new chapter for local painter

Mark Freeman, a former sales professional who turned to painting in 2020, is opening his own gallery and studio called Studio 80 in downtown Overland Park, Kansas, on November 7. The space at 7139 W. 80th St. will display his abstract and figurative works with local themes, feature a monthly local artist, and operate as both a gallery and working studio. Freeman, who previously showed at the 80 Santa Fe Gallery, aims to control his artistic destiny and give back to the community through partnerships with nonprofits.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 22, 2025 visibility 12 link 9 artists

‘Heart of WeHo’ Art Exhibition Celebrates the City of West Hollywood at 40

The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division will host an artist reception on October 24 for 'Heart of WeHo,' a new group exhibition celebrating the city’s 40th anniversary. Featuring 27 local artists, the show presents paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media that depict West Hollywood’s landmarks, history, and everyday spaces—from iconic nightlife and architecture to quieter corners and imagined futures. The exhibition is on view at the West Hollywood Library through May 2026.

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Gig’s Up: Punk Artists Meet the Public

Milwaukee's Real Tinsel Gallery is hosting "Gig's Up: 50 Years of Punk Poster Art," a show collecting five decades of punk poster art from the local music scene. Curated by Dave Luhrssen, Clancy Carroll, Paul Host, and Tim Noble, the exhibition draws from Carroll's personal collection and contributions from other collectors and artists, featuring works by Eric Von Munz and others. The show includes a hardcover catalog and runs through December, with panel discussions and performances tied to it.

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article policy schedule Oct 17, 2025 visibility 13 link 3 artists

Miami Arts Organizations Respond to NEA Cuts

Miami arts nonprofits, including Dimensions Variable and Fountainhead, received termination notices from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) stating their federal funding would end May 31st because their projects did not align with presidential priorities. The cuts compound existing financial strain from state and local reductions, including Governor Ron DeSantis's veto of $32 million in state arts funding and a proposed $12.8 million cut by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, who later restored $11.5 million after public backlash. Organizations now face canceled programming, raised fees, and uncertainty about reimbursing already-spent funds.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 15, 2025 visibility 13 link 11 artists

‘Grit’ exhibition highlights artists’ perseverance at Echo Contemporary

A new group exhibition titled 'Grit' opened at Echo Contemporary Art in Atlanta's Echo Street West, featuring works by local artists in painting, illustration, sculpture, installation, tech-driven pieces, and a quilt by Evereman. Co-curated by Alfonso Alday Vergara of Alday Hunken Gallery, Melanie Shaw of ArtShare, and Kyle McNeill (BignPasty), the show explores the theme of perseverance in art-making. The opening night reception drew a crowd, and the week-long exhibition includes artist talks, live music, and a panel discussion with Hayley Smith of SCOPE Art Show and Plushette Ellis of Artistic Logistics.

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Step into House of Horrors spooky art exhibition for Halloween

Artists Clubhouse is hosting a Halloween-themed art exhibition called House of Horrors at The Artery Studios in Worcester from October 25 to November 1. The free event features creepy, autumnal, and 'downright horrible' works by local artists, along with themed workshops, a Spooky Shop supporting independent makers, and a hidden-tag treasure hunt for sweet treats.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 14, 2025 visibility 14 link 2 artists

Palmer Museum announces call for juried exhibition to celebrate America’s 250th

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibition titled "Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250," running from summer through fall of 2026. The exhibition marks the United States' 250th anniversary and is open to Penn State students, faculty, staff, alumni residing in Pennsylvania, and local artists within 50 miles of State College. Submissions must address themes of activating change, bridging the divide, the pursuit of happiness, and a more perfect union, which were developed from community input gathered during a summer 2025 installation. Digital submissions of up to three works are due by February 15, 2026, with no entry fee, and a jury including artist Folayemi Wilson, curator Janine Yorimoto Boldt, and artist Roberto Lugo will adjudicate the entries.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 8, 2025 visibility 14 link 4 artists

Sarasota art exhibition features items that are 'Shopliftable'

An art exhibition titled "Shopliftable" has opened at the 502 Gallery in Sarasota, Florida, featuring small-scale artworks that are intentionally easy to steal. The show, organized by co-owner and director Tim Jaeger, includes works by artists such as Nancy Hielscher, who presents a triptych from her "Yardwork" series depicting bromeliads, and Virginia Hoffman, who displays alternative-print photographs in antique negative holders. All pieces are for sale and span a variety of mediums, with many presented in sets.

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article local schedule Oct 3, 2025 visibility 12 link 5 artists

Open Studios event in Fish Hoek and Clovelly: A celebration of local art

The inaugural Open Studios Fish Hoek and Clovelly (OSFHC) launched on October 3, showcasing the artwork of 19 local artists across 15 studios in the South African coastal communities of Fish Hoek and Clovelly over the weekend. A large-scale art installation was placed in the front windows of the 97-year-old family-run department store AP Jones to promote the event. Participating artists include Susan Didcott, Marlise Keith, Sue Kaplan, Yda Walt, Mandy Johnston, and organizer Lauren Shantall, with works ranging from sculpture and paint pieces to textile art and live material burns.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 2, 2025 visibility 15 link 7 artists

Jodhpur turns into an open air art gallery this week

Jodhpur Arts Week, inaugurated on 1 October 2025, transforms the historic city of Jodhpur into an open-air art gallery for the first time. Founded by Sana Rezwan and curated by the Public Arts Trust of India (PATI), the week-long festival features exhibitions, installations, panel discussions, and workshops across iconic sites such as Toorji Ka Jhalra, Ghanta Ghar, Mandore Gardens, and heritage hotels like Daspan House and Khaas Bagh. Highlights include a video projection by Raqs Media Collective, a neon installation by Chila Kumari Singh Burman, and works by artists Gaspard Combes, Richa Arya, Jenjum Gadi, Awdhesh Tamrakar, and others, blending contemporary art with Rajasthan's traditional crafts.

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Lucid Dreaming: dlr Open Exhibition 2025

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presented the dlr Open Exhibition 2025, themed "Lucid Dreaming," at the Municipal Gallery in dlr LexIcon from December 7, 2025, to February 15, 2026. Curated by Davey Moor of the Royal Hibernian Academy through an open submission process, the exhibition awarded a €1,000 prize to Eimear Carvill, with runners-up Kate McDonagh and Fergal Styles each receiving €250. The launch brought together artists, friends, and art lovers, with remarks from Chief Executive Frank Curran and Councillor Jim Gildea.

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Pop-up art exhibition exploring nature in Hampshire coming to city centre

A pop-up art exhibition titled 'Of Seeds and Stories' will take over Unit 37 at the Winchester Brooks Centre from October 4 to October 31. Co-curated by local Hampshire artists Jo Rose and Olana Light, the show also features work by Konrad Cox and Amanda Berridge, blending folk-inspired storytelling, memory, and nature through paintings, photography, sculptural installations, and wearable art. A free preview event is scheduled for October 4, with public access starting October 5.

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Creating positivity out of toxicity

Artists from Good Bank Gallery in McLaren Vale are collaborating with The Wild South on a series of events called TOXIC SURF (Mid Coast) as part of South Australia's Nature Festival. The program includes workshops, exhibitions, a lantern parade, film screenings, and a choir performance, all aimed at addressing the ecological crisis caused by the harmful algal bloom Karenia Mikimotoi along the state's coastline. Community members can participate in ocean lantern-making workshops, a roving lantern performance, a community art exhibition, and an art and eco-resilience workshop, with contributions from local artists, Ngarrindjeri elders, and environmental groups.

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